Words and coloring combined can create an atmosphere where communication and writing is encouraged, while coloring. It is simple enough to get colored during a treatment session, or as therapy homework that helps keep one away from the screen. Whatever you use this for, we...
He has 15 parts missing and that is not fun for him. Let kids have fun finding the missing bone parts and adding them in. They can keep glancing up to the small picture at the top right (this will help with oculomotor skills) to...
Many kids are attracted to these turkeys so here are two versions (one is a turkey napkin holder-the small one) and the other is just a standing turkey using toilet paper rolls for the body. You can also use cardstock paper as a substitute for...
Directed drawing helps clients of all ages. Kids enjoy this particular picture, but you can break down any pictures and have your clients imitate what you show them. All you do is start by drawing a simple line or shape in the picture and let them...
Directed drawing is a wonderful way to build skills and have fun at the same time. Spacial awareness, thought organization, direction following, visual motor integration and coordination are just a few things that are developed with this task. Here is a turkey picture idea. Direction Idea: You...
These are easy to make and full of fun therapy benefits that include; visual-perception, visual motor, memory, executive functioning, and thought organization skills. This is good for clients of all ages and can be specific to their interests. NOTE: Visually attending to details is very important...
This can be easily adapted to work on fine motor coordination or sensory defensiveness and oral musculature. SET UP: We used a piece of packing foam (free from target or TJMaxx ) and poked uncooked spaghetti into it. Then let kids stack as many as they...
Coloring is a wonderful way to warm up a conversation especially in the wintertime. Everyone loves to talk with Olaf so have fun. There are several options provided with the pdf so that you can work on more than just coloring. Maybe body awareness with...
This is a fun adaptable activity that will have kids engaged in drawing and cutting. They really get into making scars on the face which is great for learning about lines which ultimately helps with handwriting skill development. SUPPLIES: green paper, black paper, marker, glue stick,...
These are definitely worth doing. Upper body strengthening (including digits), coordination, and visual motor skills get a workout and it is so much fun! SUPPLIES: cardboard(we used a discarded box), scissors, and a coin (penny, nickel, or quarter). Colored paper and glue is optional. DIRECTIONS: Using the...